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Algorithm Thinking Assignment

The assignment focuses on understanding algorithms and their design principles, targeting beginner to intermediate students. It consists of two sections: conceptual questions about algorithms and practical tasks like writing pseudocode and tracing algorithms, with a total of 50 marks available. The due date for submission is April 18, 2025, and students are required to submit their work in PDF or typed format.

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Algorithm Thinking Assignment

The assignment focuses on understanding algorithms and their design principles, targeting beginner to intermediate students. It consists of two sections: conceptual questions about algorithms and practical tasks like writing pseudocode and tracing algorithms, with a total of 50 marks available. The due date for submission is April 18, 2025, and students are required to submit their work in PDF or typed format.

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Assignment Title: Understanding Algorithms and Algorithmic

Design Principles

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Due Date: 18 April 2025


Total Marks: 50
Instructions: Answer all questions. Use examples where appropriate. Submit your
work in PDF or typed format. Each question carries the marks indicated.

Section A: Conceptual and Descriptive Questions (30 Marks)

1.Define the following terms (1 mark each):


a) Algorithm
b) Pseudocode
c) Flowchart
d) Computational Thinking
e) Efficiency (in context of algorithms) [5 marks]

2. List and briefly explain the four main characteristics of a good algorithm.
[4 marks]

3.Explain the difference between a linear and a non-linear algorithm. Provide one
example of each.
[4 marks]

4.Describe how control structures (sequence, selection, iteration) are used in


algorithms. Give an example of each.
[5 marks]

5.Explain the importance of stepwise refinement in algorithm design with an example.


[4 marks]

6.Discuss the role of abstraction and decomposition in algorithm design.


[4 marks]

7.Differentiate between top-down and bottom-up design approaches.


[4 marks]

Section B: Algorithm Writing and Tracing (20 Marks)

8.Trace the output of the following algorithm for input value n = 5:

total = 0
for i from 1 to n
total = total + i
print total

Show all working.


[3 marks]
9.Write a pseudocode to find the largest of three numbers input by the user.
[3 marks]

10.Design an algorithm using pseudocode to calculate the factorial of a given number.


[3 marks]

Given the problem: "Check if a number is prime", write:

 A brief problem analysis


 A suitable algorithm in pseudocode [5 marks]

11. Explain how time complexity influences the choice of algorithm. Give one
practical example. [3 marks]

12.Describe two real-world problems where algorithmic thinking is used to solve


everyday tasks. [3 marks]

13.Bonus (Optional): Research and write a short paragraph on any one famous
algorithm (e.g., Dijkstra's Algorithm, Binary Search, Merge Sort).
[Up to 5 bonus marks]

End of Assignment

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